Badwater Basin – Death Valley National Park

Stand in the lowest place in North America and explore the edge of a salt flat. Total Distance: 0.25+ miles out & back with spurs Elevation Gain: 27ft. (-270ft. to -280ft.) Difficulty: Easy 0-5 Mile Difficulty: Easy View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: In the parking lot only (no dogs on […]

Badwater Flats – Death Valley National Park

Walk across Death Valley on Badwater Salt Flats. Total Distance: 6.4 mile shuttle or 11.6 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 420ft. (-253ft. to -282ft.) Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous 10+ Mile Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: No Best Seasons: November-April; impassable in wet weather Special Permits: […]

Lowest Point in North America – Death Valley National Park

Discover the lowest point in North America, deep in the salt flats of Badwater Basin. Total Distance: 7.0 miles out & back Elevation Gain: 212ft. (-270ft. to -282ft.) Difficulty: Moderate 5+ Mile Difficulty: Moderate View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: No Best Seasons: November-April; impassable when wet Special Permits: […]

Devils Golf Course – Death Valley National Park

E xplore salt and mud formations on Badwater Flats. Total Distance: Varies Elevation Gain: N/A Difficulty: Easy 0-5 Mile Difficulty: Easy View Rating: Author’s Rating: Visitor Rating: Visitor Difficulty Rating: Pets: No Horses: No Best Seasons: November-April Special Permits: None Water Availability: None Overnight Options: None Trailhead Amenities: None Crowd Factor: Crowded Trailhead Access: 1.1 […]